The 2018 AMT Show: Songs of the Silver Screen

Movie buffs of all ages will delight in this live musical journey through the most beloved cinematic hits from movies past and present. This all-new Original Show reminds us of how magical music can be, and how chart topping movie hits have become the soundtracks to our lives.

Our dynamic singers, dancers, and musicians will introduce you to a trio of friends who can’t get enough of the stars and songs that fill the silver screen. Join in on their awe-inspiring journeys as they take in the sights and sounds of romance, adventure, drama, action, western, and fantasy flicks.

With memorable selections like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Exodus,” “Footloose,” and “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” this show is bursting with plenty of songs that will evoke profound emotions and fond memories from audience members.

“Let’s Go to the Movies” with Songs of the Silver Screen, a non-stop musical adventure filled with instantly recognizable hits from the greatest musical moments in cinematic history.

Cast & Orchestra

Cast

Nicole Alexakos - Dancer U/S

Nicole performed in The 2017 Christmas Show: Home for the Holidays. She is excited to perform as one of the understudies for Songs of the Silver Screen. Nicole currently studies dance at Willow Street Dance Steps and is a member of Les Etioles Dance Company. She hopes that you enjoy the show.

Madison Paige Buck - Singer

Madison is thrilled to be back on the American Music Theatre stage after making her Adult Singer debut in The 2017 Christmas Show: Home for the Holidays! Graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor’s in Musical Theater; Temple Made! Favorite credits include: Les Misérables (Cosette), Crazy For You (Polly Baker), She Loves Me (Amalia Balash,) and “Bless the Lord” soloist in Godspell. Endless love to Mom, Dad, Samantha, and Eric for their support, and special thanks to Andrea and Matthew for this incredible opportunity. madisonpaigebuck.com

Missy Clayton - Assistant Choreographer/Show Captain

Missy is thrilled to be back for another season at AMT! Graduate of the American Music and Dramatic Academy in NYC. AMT Original Shows 2010-current. NBA China tour, Spring 2017. Regional: Rock Of Ages (young groupie), Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham), Hairspray (Brenda), Chicago (Liz), 42nd Street (Lorraine), A Chorus Line (Kristine). Love to Mom, Dad, Max, and Andy! @missyclayton

Cassidy Colmary - Dancer

Cassidy is honored to be performing in her 6th show at AMT! She attends OAHS and trains in a variety of dance genres at her home studio, KMC Dance. Cassidy is also a part of Beat Addikts United. She has had the opportunity to dance aboard Carnival Cruise Lines, down Main Street USA Disney World, in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade and many venues with Illuminations Performance Company. Cassidy cannot wait to see where this journey leads her. She thanks God, family, friends and the entire team at AMT for their love and support. #DLDP

Wess Cooke - Singer/Guitar

Wess is happy to be returning to AMT for his 18th year! He attended Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, has opened for many artists, and worked at other theatres prior to joining AMT. Originally from northern Virginia, Lancaster is now home. Purchase original music at wesscooke.com.

Kevin Faraci - Singer/Guitar

Kevin is happy to be back at AMT! Before moving to Lancaster with his amazing wife, Melissa, Kevin performed in National Tours of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, was a featured singer on some of the world’s largest cruise ships, and was a lead singer for three different productions with the world-famous Cirque Du Soleil. He is the male singer on the Original Cast Album from Cirque Du Soleil’s ZED. Kevin is also a singer/songwriter and avid photographer. You can find his album “In The Making” on iTunes. Find more from him at kevinfaraci.com.

Isabella Ferranto - Dancer U/S

Isabella is thrilled to be in her 6th AMT Original Show! She has been dancing since she was 3 years old at KMC Dance and attends Kennett High School. She was last seen in The 2017 Christmas Show: Home for the Holidays. Isabella would like to send her love and gratitude to her family, friends, and AMT family for their everlasting support.

Piper Hepler - Teen Girl

Piper is proud to be returning to the AMT stage for her 10th show, having appeared in the 2011-2017 Christmas Shows, Broadway: Now & Forever, and Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. She has performed at Fulton Theatre (The Wizard of Oz). She attends Warwick Middle School and studies dance at Lititz Academy. Piper would like to thank Andrea and the AMT family for the opportunity, her parents and friends for their support, and her family for her hard work ethic!

Ricky Howsare - Singer

Ricky has been performing for nearly ten years. As a uniquely diverse performer, his music has reached audiences in all kinds of venues. Originally from Bedford, Pennsylvania, Ricky obtained a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Louisville. In 2012, he also toured with the University of Louisville Symphony in Costa Rica. He has shared the stage with artists such as The Lettermen, The Platters, gospel singer Larry Ford, and many more. In 2014, Ricky was awarded the NATS Opera Award for his vocal division. For more info, visit rickyhowsare.com.

Mary Kate Hughes - Singer/Piano

AMT debut! Mary Kate recently graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a degree in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Evita (starring Eden Espinosa), White Christmas (Betty Haynes,) 9 to 5 (Violet Newstead,) and the nationally televised broadcast, Christmas At Belmont, as a featured vocalist. She spent the past year performing in Germany, exploring Europe, and pursuing Jazz music in New York City. Mary Kate would like to thank her parents and three sisters for their unyielding love and support throughout this adventure.

Isaac Hunnicutt - Dancer

Isaac started his training at Eastern Virginia School of the Performing Arts. During this time, he also performed at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. He then went on to board the M.S. Zaandam of Holland America Cruise Lines. Following his time at sea, Isaac then joined Dublin Worldwide Entertainment performing in numerous casinos throughout the US and Canada. This is Isaac’s fourth season at AMT and he couldn’t be happier to be here!

Joshua Kramer Keefer - Singer

Joshua is thrilled to be back on the AMT stage where he was last seen crooning as the Emcee in Crooners. Favorite credits include: Grease (Teen Angel), Chess (Freddie), Civil War (Lochran), Merchant of Venice (Gratiano), and JOSEPH (Joseph, Sight & Sound Theatre). For Connor Joseph, the best boy ever!

Alyssia Mancha - Dancer

Alyssia was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She’s danced competitively since she was six years old at Dance Fusion. When she graduated high school, she moved to Costa Mesa, California and joined the Orange Coast College dance team. Later, she decided to go to Theater Arts Preparatory School back in Las Vegas. This is the start of her professional career and she could not be more excited and grateful to be part of the AMT cast.

Sydney Norgaard - Teen Girl

Sydney is 13 and in the 8th grade. This is her 10th show at American Music Theatre where she’s been performing since she was 7! Sincere thanks to AMT for their constant encouragement of local youth in the performing arts, and many thanks to Andrea McCormick for her tireless dedication to teaching and inspiring kids to love musical theater!

Sydney Raffellini - Dancer

Sydney is delighted to be a part of Songs of the Silver Screen! She has performed in the past three Christmas Shows at AMT as well as Vegas Legends. Currently, Sydney studies at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts with a concentration in ballet and jazz. Much love to her family, friends, and AMT for their constant support and unwavering faith!

Rose Scott - Singer

Rose is excited to be making her AMT debut! Originally from Philadelphia, she earned her BA from Millersville University. Favorite credits: Hair (Ronny), Hairspray (Dynamite), Memphis (Ethel), recordings for Lifetime Network Television show Bring It, and performing as The Official National Anthem singer of the Philadelphia 76ers. Love to God, her husband and daughter for their support! Thanks to Andrea, Matthew, and the AMT cast/crew!

Zac Wood - Dancer

Zac is making his AMT debut! Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Zac is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He has travelled both nationally and internationally as a dancer and choreographer with tours, companies, conventions, and cruise lines. Zac is happy to be here in Pennsylvania and wishes you a great show!

Orchestra

Jaren Angud - Drums/Percussion

Jaren has made a professional career as a touring Broadway musician. His credits include the international tour of Beauty and the Beast, Flashdance: The Musical, and the Celtic Thunder Symphony tour. Jaren received his MM in performance at Penn State University, and his BA in music education from Rowan University. jarenangud.com

Michael Evangelista - Bass

Michael is very pleased to be playing with the AMT Orchestra for the 2018 season! He has been performing and teaching in the Philadelphia area since graduating from Kutztown University in 2010. Michael attributes much of his musical development to studying with legendary bass players including Scott Lee, Buster Williams, and Kevin MacConnell.

Garrett Faccone - Trumpet/Horns

Garrett earned a Master of Music Performance degree from Towson University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock University. Credits include 42nd Street the Musical (2016 US National Tour), In The Mood Live! (2015 US National Tour), Blast! The Show (2014 Japan Tour,) Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Happenings, Streetlight Manifesto, Belle & Sebastian, Al Chez & the Brothers of Funk Big Band, the Capitol Bones Big Band, and the 2012, 2013, & 2015 Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra.

Tao Guthrie - Trombone/Horns

Tao studied music at YSU Dana School of Music in Ohio. He has performed on various brass and stringed instruments over the years for production companies in the US, Japan, and China. His recent shows include Blast!, Annie, A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady,Dreamgirls, The Producers, 42nd Street, The Grinch, and Blast! The Music of Disney. Tao is excited to be back for his second season at AMT. taoguthrie.com

Mark Huber - Keys 2 Sub

Mark is a long-time veteran in the AMT Orchestra, going back to the Christmas Show of 1998! He has played many keyboard parts and served as music director of American Icons, Inspire, and Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Mark looks forward to being part of this season’s show honoring so many great memories from the movies.

Mike Lambertson - Violin

Mike is truly thrilled this year to perform some of the most widely known treasures in movie music history – all in one show – only at AMT! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Andy Mowatt - Guitar

This is Andy’s 8th season at AMT! A full-time musician with a music degree from Lebanon Valley College, Andy performs and arranges music for regional and touring bands and is adjunct guitar instructor at Lancaster Bible College. andymowatt.com

Andy Roberts - Music Director/Conductor/Keys 1

Back for his 8th season, Andy is happy to join his friends for Songs of the Silver Screen. Andy freelances as a jazz pianist around Central PA and Philadelphia. He is also the long-time music director for the Timbers Dinner Theatre in Mount Gretna which is home base for Andy and his family. He’s released a recording “Broadway Themes for Jazz Piano Trio.” As someone who subscribes to the old adage “There are two kinds of music – good music and bad music,” Andy, along with this awesome cast, crew, and orchestra strive to bring the best of all music to AMT audiences.

David Shultz - Woodwinds

David is happy to be part of Songs of the Silver Screen. Playing credits: Kristin Chenoweth, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Bob Mintzer, The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Johnny Mathis, and others. Touring Broadway show credits include: Beautiful!, Grease, A Christmas Story, Hair, Spamalot, Legally Blonde, Chicago, and many more.

Aaron Trasatt - Keys 2/Assistant Conductor

Aaron is proud to perform his 7th show at AMT! He is a Lancaster-based musician who often performs and records with local and regional artists. Aaron would like to thank his wife, Katie, and his entire family for supporting his creative career. Follow his Facebook musician page to see what he’s up to next!